Adam Sandler’s Golden Rule for Daughters in Happy Gilmore 2 Hollywood Journey

Comedy legend Adam Sandler is back on the green with Happy Gilmore 2, and this time, he’s bringing along some very special co-stars—his daughters, Sunny, 18, and Sadie, 16. As Sandler returns to the role that made him a household name nearly three decades ago, he’s also passing down a golden rule to his kids stepping into the Hollywood spotlight: be nice to everyone.

In a heartfelt chat, Sandler emphasized the importance of kindness, whether it’s to the big names or the hardworking crew behind the scenes. 'The crew is all you got. They work their tails off,' he said with conviction. But with a classic Sandler twist, he couldn’t resist a jab, adding that if someone’s raking in too much cash, 'you can give them a snap.' That’s the humor we’ve come to love.

Joining Sandler in the sequel is Julie Bowen, reprising her role as Virginia Venit. She praised his parenting, echoing his advice: 'Don’t just be nice to the fancy people.' The camaraderie on set is palpable, though Sandler jokingly claimed he didn’t even know his daughters were in the film until they showed up. 'They’re like, ‘We’re in this, dude,’' he laughed.

The movie isn’t just a family affair—Sandler’s wife Jackie also makes an appearance, alongside a star-studded cast including Chris McDonald, Ben Stiller, Eminem, Bad Bunny, and even NFL star Travis Kelce. McDonald, who plays the infamous Shooter McGavin, teased that the rivalry with Happy is 'even better' this time, hinting at a redemptive arc for his character.

Bowen, meanwhile, revealed she initially doubted she’d return, fearing Sandler might opt for a younger co-star. Sandler quickly shut that down with a laugh, though he playfully admitted he’d consider replacing Shooter with someone like Sydney Sweeney. It’s all in good fun, of course.

Premiering on Netflix on July 25, Happy Gilmore 2 sees Sandler’s iconic character chasing a new dream—this time for his kid. With a career full of hits like Billy Madison and 50 First Dates, Sandler shared his secret to comedy success: hard work, fresh ideas, and always thinking about the audience. It’s clear this sequel is teed up to be another hole-in-one.